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No. 9 2020/2021- Astaara: West to acquire a significant stake in the marine cyber insurance provider
16 Jun, 2020
The Managers are pleased to advise Members that the Club will acquire a significant stake in the marine cyber insurance provider, Astaara Company Limited (ACL).
Strong Growth and Resilience Amid Market Challenges in 2024-25
14 May, 2025
The Club is pleased to announce another year of strong financial results as the Club continues to deliver on its long-term strategy of sustainable growth, disciplined underwriting, and capital resilience.
West Webinar - Getting out of charterparties
28 Jan, 2021
Catch up on West's webinar on the 21st January that looked at all aspects of withdrawal, termination and suspension of service under a charterparty, with case study examples which can now be viewed via...
World Mental Health Day: Navigating News Overload – Protecting Mental Health in a Globalised World
10 Oct, 2025
In today’s hyper-connected world, seafarers and shoreside staff alike are exposed to a relentless stream of global news. From geopolitical unrest to climate emergencies, the headlines rarely pause, and...
West Appoints S. R. Kim as Exclusive Representative in Korea
09 Mar, 2026
West P&I today announced an exclusive consultancy services agreement with WIK Marine Consultant Co., Ltd., appointing its director, Mr. S. R. Kim, as the Club’s exclusive representative in Korea. The move...
Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety
31 Jul, 2023
The Club has noted a concerning rise in incidents involving vessels undergoing in-transit cargo fumigation leading to the accidental exposure of crew members to phosphine gas (PH3), a colourless and odourless...
Iran Sanctions – Effects on Travellers to the USA
26 Aug, 2016
The Club’s US attorneys Freehill Hogan & Mahar recently clarified with OFAC the impact of continuing US primary sanctions against Iran on non-US persons travelling to the United States.
OFAC’s view was...
Namibia – Ignition of Charcoal in Containers
09 Sep, 2015
Correspondents P&I Associates (Pty) Ltd, Durban have advised that a vessel recently loaded containers stuffed with bagged charcoal at Walvis Bay, Namibia. The charcoal inside one of the containers caught...
Snap-Back Zones
06 Jan, 2025
All mooring lines under tension will stretch, particularly those made from synthetic material. Should the line break, stored energy will be released as it reverts to its original length.